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UK surname

Anees

An Arabic surname meaning 'affectionate companion' or 'close friend'.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Wigan and Newham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Anees is 111 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2013

111 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Anees surname distribution map

The map shows where the Anees surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Anees surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Anees over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1891 historical 14 #33,037
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 22 #35,584
1998 modern 32 #34,633
1999 modern 33 #34,610
2000 modern 32 #34,705
2001 modern 35 #34,261
2002 modern 46 #33,631
2003 modern 43 #33,951
2004 modern 50 #33,566
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 58 #33,433
2007 modern 67 #32,871
2008 modern 70 #32,856
2009 modern 76 #32,635
2010 modern 87 #31,990
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 102 #29,902
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 103 #30,444
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Anees' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Salford, Wigan, Newham, Slough and Woking. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Salford 020 Salford
2 Wigan 030 Wigan
3 Newham 016 Newham
4 Slough 008 Slough
5 Woking 004 Woking

Forenames

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First names often paired with Anees

These lists show first names that appear often with the Anees surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Anees

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Anees, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Anees surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Anees household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Anees is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Anees is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Anees falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Anees is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Anees, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Anees

The surname Anees finds its roots in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle Eastern region. This name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, approximately between the 8th and 13th centuries.

The name Anees is derived from the Arabic word "Uns," which translates to "intimacy" or "familiarity." It is often associated with the concept of close companionship or friendship. The name's origin can be traced back to various Arabic-speaking regions, including the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, and North Africa.

Early records of the surname Anees can be found in historical manuscripts and documents from the Islamic Golden Age, a period of remarkable cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievements in the Middle East. One notable mention is in the writings of the renowned Arab philosopher and polymath, Al-Biruni (973-1048 CE), who documented various names and their meanings.

Among the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Anees was Abu Anees al-Baghdadi (1002-1072 CE), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Baghdad, Iraq. His works were widely celebrated and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Anees al-Qalqashandi (1355-1418 CE), an Egyptian scholar and historian known for his extensive writings on the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria.

In the 15th century, Anees ibn al-Muqri' (1399-1472 CE), a Moroccan scholar and educator, gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature and Islamic jurisprudence.

The surname Anees also appeared in historical records from the Ottoman Empire, such as the chronicles of the Turkish historian Mustafa Naima (1655-1716 CE), who mentioned individuals with this surname serving in various administrative roles.

During the 18th century, Anees al-Marhuni (1720-1795 CE), a Tunisian scholar and poet, gained prominence for his literary works and poetic compositions.

Over time, the surname Anees has spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families migrating from the Middle East and North Africa regions. However, its origin and historical roots can be traced back to the Arabic-speaking lands and the rich cultural heritage of the Islamic world.

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FAQ

Anees surname: questions and answers

How common is the Anees surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Anees a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Anees surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning 'affectionate companion' or 'close friend'.

What does the Anees map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Anees bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.